Re: Cheap (free) flasks

Re: Cheap (free) flasks

I have several stainless steel flasks. Among them, ones from Rebel Yell and Evan Williams. I used to use them a lot with no problems at all. I never kept alcohol in them for long periods of time, and I cleaned them regularly. I've gotten away from using flasks though. I now use 2 and 4 oz sample bottles, and empty 200 ml and 375 ml bottles.

Re: Cheap (free) flasks

Originally Posted by ChainWhip

I got a free flask from a recent Bourbon event and I filled it with some OGD114 for my trip. I cleaned it out with hot water and I noticed the "Made in China" sticker but thought it'd be ok... Well, I just poured some and the bourbon's turned almost green w/ grey colloidal swirls :-(

Do you guys use these el cheapo flasks? If so, do you ever check for whisky discoloration?

(Good thing my other "Made in Japan"/Titanium flask has been rock solid - always have a backup)

What you experienced was the organic elements of the whiskey interacting with iron. You shouldn't have that problem with true stainless steal, but just a little bit of iron can really mess up a batch of whiskey. I have "heard" stories of entire batches of whiskey being ruined when stored in the improper type of steel drum. I have also heard some of people running into problems from bad welds / wrong metal used in parts of the actual still. Distilleries won't use nails on barrels, because if they contact the whiskey, you could end up with a entire barrel of green/black/grey whiskey.

But, the good news, it is totally safe to drink.

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Re: Cheap (free) flasks

Originally Posted by kickert

What you experienced was the organic elements of the whiskey interacting with iron. You shouldn't have that problem with true stainless steal, but just a little bit of iron can really mess up a batch of whiskey. I have "heard" stories of entire batches of whiskey being ruined when stored in the improper type of steel drum. I have also heard some of people running into problems from bad welds / wrong metal used in parts of the actual still. Distilleries won't use nails on barrels, because if they contact the whiskey, you could end up with a entire barrel of green/black/grey whiskey.

But, the good news, it is totally safe to drink.

Toss those China flasks out, they very well could have delicious lead welds. No foolin!